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Wyoming State Fair Board to Meet March 12th

March 8, 2019 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The Wyoming State Fair Board will meet Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 in Douglas, Wyoming.

The meeting will take place on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in the Ag Hall Conference Room and will begin at 10:00 am and is scheduled to adjourn at 3:00 pm. During the meeting, the hear subcommittee reports, hear updates from Wyoming State Fair staff, hear a report on a public information meeting held in Douglas, hear an update from the Wyoming Business Council, and any other business as needed. The Board will have an executive session over lunch and there will be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting.

The Wyoming State Fairgrounds is located at 400 W. Center St. in Douglas, Wyoming. For more information on the meeting, an agenda, call in information, or more information on the Wyoming State Fair Board, contact 307-358-2398.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternate formats will be made available for individuals with disabilities upon request in advance of the meeting.

State Fair Board Meeting January 7, 2019

December 28, 2018 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The Wyoming State Fair Board will meet Monday, January 7th, 2019 in Douglas, Wyoming.

The meeting will take place on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in the Ag Hall Conference Room and will begin at 10:00 am and is scheduled to adjourn at 3:00 pm. During the meeting, the Board will approve the agenda, approve the minutes from the first meeting, hear sub-committee reports, hear from the Wyoming Business Council and the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and any other business as needed. There will be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting.

The Wyoming State Fairgrounds is located at 400 W. Center St. in Douglas, Wyoming. For more information on the meeting including the call in information and agenda, or more information on the Wyoming State Fair Board, contact 307-358-2398.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternate formats will be made available for individuals with disabilities upon request in advance of the meeting.

State Fair Board Meeting October 18

October 11, 2018 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The Wyoming State Fair Board will meet for the first time on Thursday, October 18th, 2018 in Douglas, Wyoming.

The first meeting of the newly appointed State Fair Board will take place in Douglas, Wyoming at the Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. During the meeting, the Board will complete Board paperwork, elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, hear staff introductions, review legislation and statutes, discuss the Wyoming Board Handbook, hear a budget presentation, discuss priories and set goals for the Board, discuss the State Fair Endowment, discuss a future meeting schedule, and address any other business or issues as needed. There will be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting.

The Wyoming State Fairgrounds is located at 400 W. Center St. in Douglas, Wyoming and the Ruthe James Williams Memorial Conference Center is on the Fair Grounds adjacent to the Wyoming Pioneer Museum. For more information on the Wyoming State Fair Board and the Wyoming State Fair, contact 307-358-2398.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternate formats will be made available for individuals with disabilities upon request in advance of the meeting.

Vortex Extreme in Douglas

June 8, 2018 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The State of Wyoming and the Wyoming State Fair will be hosts of the 2018 Vortex Extreme - a hunting inspired, team based shooting competition “where endurance and accuracy meet”. Vortex Optics, Strategic Match Designs and The Wyoming Department of Agriculture have collaborated to bring this event to the Wyoming State Fairgrounds August 10th and 11th, 2018.

Teams of two carrying bolt action or modern sporting rifles will navigate mountain terrain and shoot multiple targets from distances of 400 yards up to 1 mile. The Vortex Extreme will headquarter at the State Fairgrounds and competition will take place on the spectacular Wagonhound Ranch above Douglas, Wyoming.

“The spirit of this event sets it apart” said Governor Matt Mead, “Hunters and long range shooters challenge themselves, hone their skill and have a good time doing it. I am pleased that Vortex and Strategic Match Designs have partnered with the Wyoming State Fair and the Wagonhound Ranch for this world class event.”

“From long range hunters, to Precision Rifle Series competitors to military and law enforcement snipers – we all love shooting” said Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics. “This event is about great comradery, helping one another improve and a shared a passion for long-range shooting.”

“I want to thank the Wagonhound for hosting this year’s course,” said Governor Mead. “Events that support partnerships of private landowners and quality companies create opportunities for everyday sportsmen and sportswomen, agriculture and the state.”

WSF Advisory Board to Meet April 10 in Cheyenne

April 3, 2018 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The Wyoming State Fair Advisory Board will meet in Cheyenne on April 10, 2018 in the Wyoming Department of Agriculture main office.

The Wyoming State Fair Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm and is expected to adjourn around 4:00 pm. During the meeting, the Advisory Board will approve minutes from previous meetings, hear a report on the legislative session, hear a report on the FY 19-20 biennial budget, discuss responsibilities/assignments of current Advisory Board members through the remainder of terms, hear an update on the 2018 Wyoming State Fair schedule, discuss the Rodeo Working Committee, Volunteer Working Committee, and the Judge Committee. Along with this, they will discuss open shows for the 2018 fair, hear updates on non-fair events in 2018, updates on major maintenance requests for facilities, and cover any other business as needed.

There will be a chance for public comment on each day of the meeting and the public is welcome to attend.

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is located at 2219 Carey Ave in Cheyenne, Wyoming. For more information, visit www.wystatefair.com.

WSF Listening Session Report

December 19, 2017 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

Earlier this year, the Wyoming State Fair hosted listening sessions throughout the state of Wyoming to hear the thoughts, concerns, ideas, and priorites from interested citizens from across the state regarding the future of the Wyoming State Fair. With the budget challenges the Wyoming State Fair currently faces, we wanted to visit with citizens across the state to better understand their priorities in these difficult financial times. Below you will find links to the final report and a the raw data obtained from the sessions and through email. This information will be used to help plan future events and continue the tradition of the Wyoming State Fair.

WSF Advisory Board to Meet Oct 17-19

October 9, 2017 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The Wyoming State Fair Advisory Board will meet in Douglas on October 17-19th, 2017 on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds to discuss the 2017 Wyoming State Fair and attend the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee meeting.

Wyoming State Fair Listening Session Questionnaire

October 2, 2017 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The Wyoming State Fair is hosting listening sessions throughout the state to learn more about what citizens from Wyoming want to see at the Wyoming State Fair in the coming years. As part of that effort, we are asking that attendees fill out the following questionnaire for us to capture more thoughts. If you were not able to attend one of the sessions, please fill out the following form and send it to derek.grant@wyo.gov by October 11, 2017. In order for the submission to count, it must be sent before October 11 and you must include your location and date. We look forward to hearing what you have to say.

These listening sessions are designed to hear the thoughts, concerns, and ideas from interested citizens from across the state regarding the future of the Wyoming State Fair. During these sessions, members of the Wyoming State Fair staff and representatives from both the Wyoming Board of Agriculture and the Wyoming State Fair Advisory Board will attend in order to facilitate the discussions. With the budget challenges the Wyoming State Fair currently faces, the goal of these sessions is to visit with citizens across the state to better understand their priorities for the fair in these difficult financial times.

“We strive to provide the best Fair possible each year by focusing on youth competition, family friendly entertainment, and affordable prices,” said James Goodrich, Director of the Wyoming State Fair. “Our goal is to come away from these sessions with a better understanding of what citizens, and especially attendees/participants of the Wyoming State Fair find important so we can continue to provide the best service we can to fairgoers.”

All of these sessions are open to the public and the public is encouraged to come and share their ideas.

Listening Sessions in Lusk and Wheatland

September 5, 2017 – By Wyoming State Fair Staff

The Wyoming State Fair will be meeting with the community throughout the state in listening sessions designed to gather input from citizens about the annual event. The first two meetings will happen in Lusk on September 13 and Wheatland on September 14, 2017.

The listening session in Lusk will take place on Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the Niobrara County Fairgrounds Auditorium and the Wheatland session will take place on Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Platte County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.